Jersey Shore Beach Report: Break Out The Sunscreen

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Break out the sunscreen and prepare to boost your vitamin D: Sunshine and clear skies are anticipated for a nearly perfect beach weekend.

We say almost perfect because temperatures — both air and water — are anticipated to be on the chilly side this weekend. Here's a look from Patch at the beach conditions for the weekend of May 31-June 2.

If your plans include hanging out on the beach with a good book, the conditions should be ideal.

The National Weather Service is calling for clear skies all weekend, with high temperatures hovering in the low 70s at the beach. The ocean water remains cold, with temperatures in the mid-60s.

Rip current risk is low this weekend, according to the weather service.

Related: Rip Currents In NJ: What To Look For, How To Survive Them

THE FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. In the evening, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny during the day with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Some clouds overnight with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph. A chance of showers (40 percent) during the evening and overnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Related: 2024 Jersey Shore Beach Guide: Beach Badges, Town Curfews

SURF FORECAST
From the National Weather Service

Friday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: About 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Mid-60s
Sunrise: 5:27 a.m.
Sunset: 8:20 p.m.

Saturday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: About 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: None
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: Mid-60s
Sunrise: 5:27 a.m.
Sunset: 8:21 p.m.

Sunday

Rip Current Risk: Low
Surf Height: About 1 foot
Thunderstorm Potential: Low
UV Index: High
Water Temperature: About 60
Sunrise: 5:26 a.m.
Sunset: 8:22 p.m.

TIDES

From NOAA Tide Predictions

Sandy Hook (at Fort Hancock)

• Friday: High 3:15 p.m., Low 9:46 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 10:07 a.m., High 4:13 p.m.
• Sunday: High 4:34 a.m., Low 11 a.m., High 5:13 p.m.

Long Branch Fishing Pier

• Friday: Low 8:34 a.m., High 2:49 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:31 a.m., High 3:47 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:24 a.m., High 4:47 p.m.

Belmar

• Friday: Low 8:25 a.m., High 2:40 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:22 a.m., High 3:38 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:15 a.m., High 4:38 p.m.

Seaside Heights

• Friday: High 2:45 p.m., Low 9:14 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:35 a.m., High 3:43 p.m.
• Sunday: Low 10:28 a.m., High 4:43 p.m.

Island Beach State Park

• Friday: Low 12:38 p.m., High 6:19 p.m.
• Saturday: High 6:36 a.m., Low 1:35 p.m., High 7:17 p.m.
• Sunday: High 7:38 a.m., Low 2:28 p.m.

Atlantic City (Ocean)

• Friday: High 2:59 p.m., Low 9:08 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:36 a.m., High 4:01 p.m.
• Sunday: High 4:21 a.m., Low 10:31 a.m., High 4:57 p.m.

Wildwood Crest

• Friday: High 3:10 p.m., Low 9:14 p.m.
• Saturday: Low 9:45 a.m., High 4:14 p.m.
• Sunday: High 4:30 a.m., Low 10:38 a.m., 5:10 p.m.

Cape May Point, Atlantic Ocean

• Friday: High 4:06 p.m., Low 10:01 p.m.
• Saturday: High 4:26 a.m., Low 10:30 a.m., High 5:08 p.m.
• Sunday: High 5:29 a.m., Low 11:24 a.m., High 6:04 p.m.